Outlook Cole Young
Cole Young's power surge makes him a high-priority middle infield option
Young has been electric lately, slashing .348 with two homers and five runs scored over his last seven days. He recently delivered his first career multi-homer game and is a primary catalyst for a second-place Mariners squad that currently sits at 44-43 and holds a two-game win streak. With teammates like Luke Raley and Rob Refsnyder dealing with injuries, Young has solidified his role as the everyday second baseman.
While our models originally projected a .233 average and eight home runs for the season, Young has already eclipsed those marks with nine homers and a .258 batting average through 87 games. His .984 OPS over the last week suggests he is seeing the ball better than ever, making this more than just a flash in the pan. While a .348 clip is bound for some regression, his career stats indicate a growing power profile that makes his current slugging surge sustainable.
The Mariners finish their series against the Angels today before welcoming Toronto for a three-game set at home. Young faces a tough task against Walbert Urena (3.14 ERA) and Dylan Cease (3.11 ERA) in the coming days, but the weekend offers a prime opportunity against Shane Bieber, who has struggled with a 6.00 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP this year. Given his current momentum and elite .438 projected average for the period, he should be active in all formats. Start.
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Outlook Cedric Mullins
Cedric Mullins displays elite power during red-hot stretch for first-place Rays
Mullins has been locked in at the plate over the last seven days, slashing .368/.368/.842 with three home runs and five RBIs. He serves as the everyday center fielder for a first-place Tampa Bay squad that currently sits at 50-33 and is riding a seven-game winning streak. Despite minor injury concerns earlier in the spring, he has maintained health and is providing critical production for the AL East leaders.
This recent tear is a massive improvement over his season-long .212 batting average and suggests a significant power breakthrough. He has already reached his full-season projection of nine home runs in just 72 games, indicating he is on pace to easily surpass his expected power numbers. While his batting average will likely settle closer to his career baselines, his current slugging percentage makes him a must-roster asset in all formats.
The Rays conclude their series in Kansas City tonight before a three-game weekend set in Houston. Mullins faces a neutral matchup against Stephen Kolek and his 4.15 ERA before heading into a challenging weekend. While a Saturday showdown with Houston's Hunter Brown and his elite 1.78 ERA is a difficult task, Mullins should find success against Spencer Arrighetti and Peter Lambert. Start.
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